Tune-Yards Air Final ‘sketchy.tv’ Episode & Remix by Spoek Mathambo
Tune-Yards
Release Final Episode of sketchy.tvA 4-Part Web Series by Tune-Yards and Dominic MercurioWatch Episode 4 (be not afraid) Here
Announce Trio of ‘hold yourself.’ Remixes by L’Rain, Claud & Spoek Mathambo
Listen to First Remix by Spoek Mathambo HERE
Tune-Yards made a web series that feels like it belongs at 2am on public access TV, an eclectic and vibrant future-cult classic gem. Today, the band releases the final episode of the 4-part sketchy.tv series, which parallels their critically acclaimed new album sketchy. in its world of joy grounded by serious undertones. The series is directed by Dominic Mercurio. Today, the band also shares a new remix of ‘hold yourself.’ by acclaimed South African producer, singer-songwriter, rapper Spoek Mathambo.
Tracks remixed by rising bedroom pop star Claud and widely acclaimed experimentalist L’Rain will follow this summer to coincide with the band’s 11-date West Coast tour kicking off on August 6 in Portland, OR including a hometown San Francisco performance at Bimbo’s on August 20.The duo’s fifth album, sketchy., balances self-inspection and reflection with bombastic rallying cries, reminiscent of the furious tones of early days Tune-Yards. The result is a colourful and celebratory record with lyrics that cut to the bone.
Listen to ‘hold yourself.’ (Spoek Mathambo Remix)
Watch Episode 4 (be not afraid) of sketchy.tv here or via the player below
sketchy.tv – Episode 4 (be not afraid)
Previous sketchy.tv Episodes:
TUNE-YARDS 2021 TOUR DATES:
6 August – PORTLAND, OR, Wonder Ballroom *
7 August – SEATTLE, WA, Neptune Theatre *
9 August – BOISE, ID, Knitting Factory *
10 August – SALT LAKE CITY, UT, Metro Music Hall *
11 August – DENVER, CO, Gothic Theatre *
13 August – HOUSTON, TX, White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs) *
14 August – AUSTIN, TX, Emo’s Austin *
15 August – FORT WORTH, TX, Tulips *
17 August – PHOENIX, AZ, Crescent Ballroom *
18 August – LOS ANGELES, The Ford Theatre *
20 August – SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Bimbo’s 365 Club *
24 August – PETALUMA, CA, Live at Lagunitas
* with special guest Salami Rose Joe Louis
Praise For sketchy.“By opening up melodically as well as rhythmically, Garbus and Brenner better reveal the big heart at the centre of Tune-Yards.” – MOJO ****“Fizzing with a creative fire.” – Uncut“Social conscience with feelgood entertainment.” – The Guardian ****“Fluid and full of surprises.” – The Sunday Times “A tried and true favorite.” – NPR All Songs Considered“Surreal.” – Rolling Stone“Among the group’s most liberated albums.”” – The New Yorker“With singular and directed focus, the album addresses some of the most pressing social, cultural, and political concerns” – Exclaim!“sketchy. takes the best, feral pulses from tUnE-yArDs’ DIY material and the richest sounds of later records in its doubling down on societal crises.”– NME ****“Beyond the bright melodies and playful rhythms, she’s constantly challenging narratives, interrogating systems and piercing her own privilege.”– Loud And Quietsketchy. is available on yellow opaque, translucent blue and standard black vinyl, as well as CD and digitally. For more information head to tuneyards.ffm.to/sketchy
Tune-Yards photographed by Pooneh Ghana
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